ProSoft Technology MVI69-FLN User Manual
MVI69-FLN
CompactLogix Platform
FA Control Network Communication
Module
11/3/2008
USER MANUAL
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Contents MVI69-FLN ♦ CompactLogix Platform
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Contents
Please Read This Notice 2
Battery Life Advisory...........................................................................................................................2
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
ProSoft® Product Documentation.......................................................................................................3
Guide to the MVI69-FLN User Manual 7
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements.............................................................................................10
1.2 Package Contents...................................................................................................11
1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software........................................................12
1.4 Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................................13
1.5 Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................14
1.6 Installing the Module with a CompactLogix Processor ...........................................17
1.7 Installing and Configuring the Module with a MicroLogix Processor ......................23
1.8 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................25
1.9 ProSoft Configuration Builder..................................................................................25
1.10 Configure Area 1 and Area 2 ..................................................................................30
1.11 Configure the General Parameters.........................................................................32
1.12 Data Mapping Functionality.....................................................................................32
1.13 Configure the Node Number...................................................................................37
1.14 Download the Project to the Module.......................................................................38
1.15 Cable Connections..................................................................................................39
1.16 Setup the FL/ET-T-V2 Module................................................................................42
1.17 FL/ET-V2 Configuration with PCwin........................................................................43
1.18 Download the Project..............................................................................................47
1.19 Connect the MVI69-FLN Module to the FL/ET-T-V2...............................................48
1.20 Verifying Communication ........................................................................................48
2 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 71
2.1 Basic Ethernet.........................................................................................................71
2.2 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................72
2.3 Ethernet LED Indicators..........................................................................................72
2.4 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................73
3 Reference 75
3.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................75
3.2 Functional Overview................................................................................................77
3.3 Implementation of FL-net ........................................................................................89
3.4 FL-net Node Configuration Parameters..................................................................97
3.5 FL-net Protocol and network...................................................................................99
3.6 Error and Status Data............................................................................................111
3.7 FL-net Device Profile for MVI69-FLN Module.......................................................112
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3.8 Communications Management Tables................................................................. 115
3.9 State Transition Diagram...................................................................................... 117
3.10 Glossary................................................................................................................ 126
4 Support, Service & Warranty 127
4.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support................................................................. 127
4.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions............................. 128
4.3 LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................................................... 130
Index 135
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Function Section to Read Details
Introduction
(Must Do)
Sample Ladder
Node Configuration
Verify Communication,
Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting
Reference
Product Specs.
Functional Overview
Glossary
Support, Service, and
Warranty
Index
→
→
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Start Here (page 9)
Sample Ladder
Logic (page 20)
FL-net Node
Configuration (page
97)
Verifying
Communication
(page 72, page 48)
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 71)
Reference (page 75)
Functional Overview
(page 77)
Product
Specifications (page
75)
Support, Service
and Warranty (page
127)
This Section introduces the customer to the
module. Included are: package contents,
system requirements, hardware installation, and
basic configuration.
This section provides instructions on installing
ProSoft's Sample Ladder Logic.
This section contains instructions on setting up
the module as a Node on the network. Provided
are ControlLogix module definitions settings,
FL-net Memory Map, Node Configuration.
This section describes how to verify
communications with the network. Diagnostic
and Troubleshooting procedures
These sections contain general references
associated with this module, Product
Specifications, and the Functional Overview.
This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information on this module.
Index of chapters.
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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements...........................................................................10
Package Contents.................................................................................11
Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software.......................................12
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................13
Install the Module in the Rack ...............................................................14
Installing the Module with a CompactLogix Processor..........................17
Installing and Configuring the Module with a MicroLogix Processor......23
Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................25
ProSoft Configuration Builder................................................................25
Configure Area 1 and Area 2.................................................................30
Configure the General Parameters........................................................32
Data Mapping Functionality...................................................................32
Configure the Node Number..................................................................37
Download the Project to the Module......................................................38
Cable Connections................................................................................39
Setup the FL/ET-T-V2 Module...............................................................42
FL/ET-V2 Configuration with PCwin......................................................43
Download the Project ............................................................................47
Connect the MVI69-FLN Module to the FL/ET-T-V2 .............................48
Verifying Communication.......................................................................48
The purpose of this section of the User Manual is to show the MVI69-FLN
functionality through a real application. For this application, the MVI69-FLN
communicates with an FL/ET-T-V2 module (Toyoda) that transfers the data to
the TOYODA PC3JG-P processor located on the same rack.
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For this example, the MVI69-FLN node address is 40, and the FL/ET-T-V2
module node address is 10.
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI69-FLN module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix or MicroLogix processor, with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI69-FLN
module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
Important: The MVI69-FLN module has a power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45
installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus).
Important: For 1769-L23x processors, please make note of the following limitations.
1769-L23-QBFC1B = 800mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-FLN will use all 800mA of available power. No
other modules can be used with an MVI69 module connected to this processor).
1769-L23E-QB1B = 1000mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-FLN will use 800mA of available power. One
other module can be used on this rack provided it consumes less than 200mA at 5Vdc.
1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450mA at 5Vdc (no MVI69 module can be used with this processor)
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) or RSLogix 500
(MicroLogix) programming software
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o Microsoft Windows Server 2003
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
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100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024 × 768 recommended)
CD-ROM drive
HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers
using Ymodem protocol.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI69-FLN module, and are all
required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description
1
1 Cable
1 Cable
1
MVI69-FLN
Module
inRAx
Solutions CD
MVI69-FLN FA Control Network Communication Module
Cable #15, RS232
Null Modem
RJ45 to DB9 Male
Adapter
For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port
For DB9 Connection to Module's Port
Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the MVI69-FLN module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.
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1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to
configure the MVI69-FLN module. You can always get the newest version of
ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology web site.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Web Site
1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-
technology.com/pcb
2 Click the Download Here link to download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.
3 Choose "Save" or "Save File" when prompted. The following illustrations
show the file download prompt for two of the most common web browsers.
4 Make a note of the location where you saved the file, for example "Desktop",
or "My Documents", so you can start the installation program.
5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, included in the package with your
MVI69-FLN module.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the CD-ROM
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. Wait for
the startup screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click Product Documentation. This action opens an
explorer window.
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3 Click to open the Utilities folder. This folder contains all of the applications
and files you will need to set up and configure your module.
4 Double-click the ProSoft Configuration Builder Setup program and follow the
instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC.
Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the
CD-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the CD-ROM to a convenient
location on your hard drive.
1.4 Setting Jumpers
Note: The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module's flash memory. In "write
protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module's firmware cannot be
overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft
Technical Support.
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1.5 Install the Module in the Rack
This section describes how to install the module into a CompactLogix rack
Before you attempt to install the module, make sure that the bus lever of the
adjacent module is in the unlocked (fully right) position.
Warning: This module is not hot-swappable! Always remove power from the rack before
inserting or removing this module, or damage may result to the module, the processor, or other
connected devices.
1 Align the module using the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots with the
adjacent module and slide forward in the direction of the arrow.
2 Move the module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until the bus
connectors on the MVI69 module and the adjacent module line up with each
other.
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3 Push the module's bus lever back slightly to clear the positioning tab and
move it firmly to the left until it clicks. Ensure that it is locked firmly in place.
4 Close all DIN rail latches.
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5 Press the DIN rail mounting area of the controller against the DIN rail. The
latches will momentarily open and lock into place.
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1.6 Installing the Module with a CompactLogix Processor
If you are installing and configuring the module with a CompactLogix processor,
follow these steps. If you are using a MicroLogix processor, refer to the next
section.
Important: The MVI69-FLN module has a power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45
installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus)
This chapter describes how to install and configure the module to work with your
application. The configuration process consists of the following steps.
1 Use RSLogix to identify the module to the processor and add the module to a
project.
Note: The RSLogix software must be in "offline" mode to add the module to a project.
2 Modify the example ladder logic to meet the needs of your application, and
copy the ladder logic to the processor. Example ladder logic files are provided
on the CD-ROM.
Note: If you are installing this module in an existing application, you can copy the necessary
elements from the example ladder logic into your application.
The rest of this chapter describes these steps in more detail.
First, define the module to the system. Right-click the mouse button on the I/O
Configuration option in the Controller Organization window to display a pop-up
menu. Select the New Module… option from the I/O Configuration menu.
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This action opens the Select Module Type dialog box.
Select the 1769-Module (Generic 1769 Module) from the list and click OK.
You should configure the Connection Parameters according to the Block Transfer
Size parameter in the configuration file as follows:
On the General page, fill in the values shown in the following tables, according to
the Block Transfer Size parameter in the configuration file. You must select the
Comm Format as Data - INT.
The configured Input Size and Output Size will depend on the block transfer size
parameter defined in the configuration file. Use the values in the table
corresponding with the block transfer size you configured.
Block Transfer Size = 240
Field Recommended Value
Type 1769-MODULE Generic 1769 Module
Parent Local
Name MVI69
Description MVI69 Application Module
Comm Format Data - INT
Slot The slot number in the rack where the module is installed
Input Assembly
Instance
Input Size 242
Output Assembly
Instance
Output Size 244
Configuration
Assembly Instance
Configuration Size 0
101
100
102
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Important: If you set the Assembly Instance and Size values incorrectly, the module will not
communicate over the backplane of the CompactLogix rack.
Click Next to continue.
Fill in the dialog boxes as shown, adjusting the Name, Description and Slot
options for your application. You must select the Comm Format as Data - INT in
the dialog box. Failure to set the Assembly Instance and Size values correctly
will result in a module that will not communicate over the backplane of the
CompactLogix rack. Click Next to open the next dialog box.
Select the Request Packet Interval value for scanning the I/O on the module.
This value represents the minimum frequency the module will handle scheduled
events. This value should not be set to less than 2 milliseconds.
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1.6.1 Sample Ladder Logic
Important: You must download the sample ladder to the CompactLogix processor, otherwise the
module will be unable to establish communication with the processor.
If you see the message
"Waiting for connection to processor..."
when you connect to the configuration/debug port on the MVI69-FLN module using HyperTerminal,
connect to the processor with RSLogix and download the sample ladder logic to the processor
before continuing.
Open the Sample Ladder Logic in RSLogix
The sample program for your MVI69-FLN module includes custom tags, data
types and ladder logic for data I/O, status and monitoring. For most applications,
you can run the sample ladder program without modification, or, for advanced
applications, you can incorporate the sample program into your existing
application.
Important: The RSLinx service must be installed and running on your computer in order for
RSLogix to communicate with the processor. Refer to your RSLinx and RSLogix documentation for
help configuring and troubleshooting these applications.
To open the sample program
1 Connect an RS-232 serial cable from the COM (serial) port on your PC to the
communication port on the front of the processor.
2 Start RSLogix 5000 and close any existing project that may be loaded.
3 Open the Communications menu and choose Go Online. RSLogix will
establish communication with the processor. This may take a few moments.
4 When RSLogix has established communication with the processor, the
Connected To Go Online dialog box will open.
5 On the Connected to Go Online dialog box, click the Select File button.
6 Choose the sample program file, and then click the Select button.
7 RSLogix will load the sample program.
Next, configure the correct controller type and slot number for your application.
Download the Sample Program to the Processor
To download the sample program from RSLogix 5000 to the CompactLogix processor:
Note: The key switch on the front of the CompactLogix module must be in the REM position.
1 If you are not already online to the processor, open the Communications
menu, and then choose Download. RSLogix will establish communication
with the processor.
2 When communication is established, RSLogix will open a confirmation dialog
box. Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the
processor.
3 RSLogix will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This
process may take a few minutes.
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4 When the download is complete, RSLogix will open another confirmation
dialog box. Click OK to switch the processor from Program mode to Run
mode.
Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to
interpret and correct the error.
5 To verify that the processor is communicating with the module, open the Main
Program folder in the Controller Organization pane in RSLogix, and doubleclick MainRoutine. You will be able to see the numbers change in Rung 0 of
the MainRoutine program.
Configuring RSLinx
If RSLogix is unable to establish communication with the processor, follow these steps:
1 Open RSLinx.
2 Open the Communications menu, and choose Configure Drivers.
This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.
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Note: If the list of configured drivers is blank, you must first choose and configure a driver from the
Available Driver Types list. The recommended driver type to choose for serial communication with
the processor is "RS-232 DF1 Devices".
3 Click to select the driver, and then click Configure. This action opens the
Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog box.
4 Click the Auto-Configure button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your serial
port to work with the selected driver.
5 When you see the message "Auto Configuration Successful", click the OK
button to dismiss the dialog box.
Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are connected correctly
between the processor and the serial port on your computer, and then try again. If you are still
unable to auto-configure the port, refer to your RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting
steps.
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1.7 Installing and Configuring the Module with a MicroLogix Processor
If you are installing and configuring the module with a MicroLogix processor,
follow these steps. If you are using a CompactLogix processor, refer to the
previous section.
This chapter describes how to install and configure the module to work with your
application. The configuration process consists of the following steps.
1 Use RSLogix to identify the module to the processor and add the module to a
project.
Note: The RSLogix software must be in "offline" mode to add the module to a project.
2 Modify the example ladder logic to meet the needs of your application, and
copy the ladder logic to the processor. Example ladder logic files are provided
on the CD-ROM.
Note: If you are installing this module in an existing application, you can copy the necessary
elements from the example ladder logic into your application.
The rest of this chapter describes these steps in more detail.
The first step in setting up the processor ladder file is to define the I/O type
module to the system. Start RSLogix 500, and follow these steps:
1 In RSLogix, open your existing application, or start a new application,
depending on your requirements.
2 Double-click the I/O Configuration icon located in the Controller folder in the
project tree. This action opens the I/O Configuration dialog box.
3 On the I/O Configuration dialog box, select "Other - Requires I/O Card Type
ID" at the bottom of the list in the right pane, and then double-click to open
the Module dialog box.
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4 Enter the values shown in the following illustration to define the module
correctly for the MicroLogix processor, and then click OK to save your
configuration.
5 Click Next to continue.
6 After completing the module setup, the I/O configuration dialog box will
display the module's presence.
The last step is to add the ladder logic. If you are using the example ladder logic,
adjust the ladder to fit your application. Refer to the example Ladder Logic
section in this manual.
Download the new application to the controller and place the processor in run
mode. If you encounter errors, refer to Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page
71) for information on how to connect to the module's Config/Debug port to use
its troubleshooting features.
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1.8 Connect your PC to the Module
With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the Configuration/Debug
port using an RJ45-DB-9 Serial Adapter Cable and a Null Modem Cable.
1 Attach both cables as shown.
2 Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the Configuration/Debug port of the
module.
3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC or laptop.
1.9 ProSoft Configuration Builder
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage
module configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is not
only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to import
information from previously installed (known working) configurations to new
projects.
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1.9.1 Set Up the Project
To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder. If you have used other Windows
configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar. ProSoft
Configuration Builder's window consists of a tree view on the left, an information
pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window. When you first
start ProSoft Configuration Builder, the tree view consists of folders for Default
Project and Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default Location
folder. The following illustration shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window
with a new project.
Your first task is to add the MVI69-FLN module to the project.
1 Use the mouse to select "Default Module" in the tree view, and then click the
right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
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2 On the shortcut menu, choose "Choose Module Type". This action opens the
Choose Module Type dialog box.
3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI69. In the Select
Module Type dropdown list, select MVI69-FLN, and then click OK to save
your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.
Adding a Project
To add a project to an existing project file:
1 Select the Default Project icon.
2 Choose Project from the Project menu, then choose Add Project. A new
project folder appears.
Adding a Module
To add a module to your project:
1 Double-click the Default Module icon to open the Choose Module Type dialog
box.
2 On the Choose Module Type dialog box, select the module type.
Or
1 Open the Project menu and choose Location.
2 On the Location menu, choose Add Module.
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To add a module to a different location:
1 Right-click the Location folder and choose Add Module. A new module icon
appears.
Or
1 Select the Location icon.
2 From the Project menu, select Location, then select Add Module.
1.9.2 Set Module Parameters
Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane
changed when you added the MVI69-FLN module to the project.
At this time, you may wish to rename the "Default Project" and "Default Location"
folders in the tree view.
To rename an object:
1 Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. From the shortcut menu, choose Rename.
2 Type the name to assign to the object.
3 Click away from the object to save the new name.
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Module Entries
To configure module parameters
1 Click on the plus sign next to the icon
to expand module
information.
2 Double-click the
icon to open the Edit dialog box.
3 To edit a parameter, select the parameter in the left pane and make your
changes in the right pane.
4 Click OK to save your changes.
Comment Entries
To add comments to your configuration file:
1 Click the plus sign to the left of the
icon to expand the Module
Comments.
2 Double-click the
icon. The Edit - Module Comment dialog
appears.
3 Enter your comment and click OK to save your changes.
Printing a Configuration File
To print a configuration file:
1 Select the Module icon, and then click the right mouse button to open a
shortcut menu.
2 On the shortcut menu, choose View Configuration. This action opens the
View Configuration window.
3 On the View Configuration window, open the File menu, and choose Print.
This action opens the Print dialog box.
4 On the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the dropdown list,
select printing options, and then click OK.
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MVI69-FLN ♦ CompactLogix Platform Start Here
FA Control Network Communication Module
1.10 Configure Area 1 and Area 2
Next, configure the module to properly transfer data between the CompactLogix
processor and the remote FLNET node (Toyoda PLC - TPLC). Each area is
defined by its start address (top address) and word length (size). The following
illustration shows the start addresses and word lengths used in the sample
application:
Refer to the MVI69-FLN configuration file (FLNET.CFG) to configure the module
parameters for data transfer.
Use the following settings to configure the data to transfer from the module to the
remote node. This data is transferred from the CompactLogix processor to the
MVI69-FLN module through the FLNETDATA.Output.Area1 and
FLNETDATA.Output.Area2 controller tag arrays.
Area 1 Top : 0
Area 1 Size : 50
Area 2 Top : 0
Area 2 Size : 100
Use the following settings to configure the data to transfer from the common
memory to the processor. This data is transferred from the MVI69-FLN module to
the CompactLogix processor through the FLNETDATA.Input.Area1 and
FLNETDATA.Input.Area2 controller tag arrays.
BP Area 1 Top : 50
BP Area 1 Size : 50
BP Area 2 Top : 100
BP Area 2 Size : 100
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